Not to hijack the thread but instead of starting another and it pertains to summer plots...

Since buckwheat is known to smother out most weeds, could I plant it with some corn? I plant feed corn (not RR) but weeds are a problem. I have a 4 row planter setup on 30" rows and I double planted it last year (15" rows) in an effort to keep out the weeds and to help the lower than ideal germination of feed corn. Planting rows that close did not help with the weeds.

I dont care if some weeds are there but I would rather it not be so thick that I cannot see into it during season. Since buckwheat dies at the first frost and most weeds stop growing then would it help?

If so my plan is to spray gly, wait 2-3 weeks for a good burn, disk lightly, plant buckwheat, cultipack then run the 4 row planter over field.

Any thoughts......